Medical Classification Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge on medical coding systems including ICD, CPT, ATC, SNOMED CT, RxNorm, LOINC, HCPCS, and more!

#1

What is the primary function of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system?

Diagnose medical conditions
Prescribe medications
Manage patient appointments
Conduct medical research
#2

In the context of disease classification, what does the term 'neoplasm' refer to?

Infectious disease
Cancerous growth or tumor
Autoimmune disorder
Genetic disorder
#3

In the context of medical imaging, what does PACS stand for?

Picture Archiving and Communication System
Patient Assessment and Care System
Personal Access Control System
Public Awareness and Communication System
#4

In the context of medical research, what does the term 'EHR' stand for?

Electronic Health Record
Emergency Health Response
Epidemiological Health Registry
Endocrinology and Hormone Regulation
#5

Which organization is responsible for developing the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes?

World Health Organization (WHO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
European Medicines Agency (EMA)
#6

In the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System, what does the second level represent?

Pharmacological subgroup
Organ or system
Therapeutic main group
Chemical subgroup
#7

Which coding system is primarily used for identifying and tracking medical devices?

SNOMED CT
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
Unique Device Identifier (UDI)
Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC)
#8

Which system is commonly used to code procedures and services provided by healthcare providers in the United States?

ICD-10-PCS
LOINC
ICD-10-CM
CPT
#9

Which classification system is commonly used for grouping psychiatric disorders?

ICD-10-CM
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
RxNorm
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
#10

Which classification system is commonly used for grouping drugs based on their potential for abuse and dependence?

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) categories
Beers Criteria
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) schedules
Health Level Seven (HL7)
#11

What is the purpose of the Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine – Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) system?

Classify surgical procedures
Standardize medical language for electronic health records
Categorize laboratory tests
Code medical billing information
#12

What is the primary purpose of the RxNorm system?

Classify medical equipment
Standardize drug nomenclature for electronic prescribing
Code laboratory tests
Categorize surgical procedures
#13

What is the primary purpose of the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) system?

Classify surgical procedures
Code laboratory tests
Standardize drug nomenclature
Categorize psychiatric disorders
#14

What is the primary purpose of the National Drug Code (NDC) system?

Classify surgical procedures
Code laboratory tests
Identify and label medications
Categorize psychiatric disorders

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